Publication Date:
08
February
2016

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781498303606.001

ISBN: 9781498303606

We construct the first comprehensive dataset of contingent liability realizations in advanced and emerging markets for the period 1990–2014. We find that contingent liability realizations are a major source of fisc...

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date:
01
December
1994

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781451927467.001

ISBN: 9781451927467

The quality of the estimated data in DOTS depends on the availability and accuracy of direction of trade reports and the estimation methodology. Because of the low coverage of monthly reporting, the estimating proc...

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date:
01
September
1981

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781616351939.011

ISBN: 9781616351939

This paper reviews key findings of the IMF's Annual Report for the fiscal year ended April 30, 1981. The report highlights that the world economic situation during 1980 and the first half of 1981 was difficult and...